In collaboration with the art and culture department, Government of Nagaland, Chaga Gadi the most important and popular festival of Zeliang (Liangmai) was celebrated in the state capital on October 31 at Kisama Heritage Village.
Secretary parliamentary affairs, agriculture, PHE and APC cell, Government of Nagaland N. Benjamin Newmai and senior agriculture engineer Achakbo Newmai graced the function as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
Speaking in the function N. Benjamin Newmai said that, during the festival in the village the boys takes the leading role in all the necessary preparations and day and night were spent in singing, dancing and merry making to their heart content.
Benjamin also said that during the festival the relationship between the female and male are being maintained to keep them pure for the complete success of their festival rituals.
The guest of honour, Achakbo Newmai also exhorted the gathering to create more unity in social life amongst the brothers and sisters and encouraged the young people to play an important role in the society with discipline and obedience.
During the festival, traditional folk song in solo, group, cultural dance, best traditional attire, tug of war and catching of pig head competition was also held.
The best traditional dress attire was won by Maidinping and Atingwi who were given the title of Mr. and Miss. Chaga Gadi 2013.
Meanwhile, organizing committee of Chaga Gadi 2013 has acknowledged and thanked all the individuals for rendering their valuable supports and time for the grand success of the festival.
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